๐ Winners of the 2026 BAFTA Television Craft Awards Announced
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has held its 27th annual BAFTA Television Craft Awards ceremony.
This event is traditionally dedicated to those who remain behind the scenes yet create the magic of modern television: directors, screenwriters, special effects masters, production designers, and sound engineers.
This yearโs top honors went to the drama series Adolescence and the reality sensation The Celebrity Traitors, each securing two statuettes.
The Academy placed a significant emphasis on rising stars. The Emerging Talent categories recognized director Olaide Sadiq for the documentary Grenfell: Uncovered and screenwriter Janice Okoh for the project Just Act Normal.
The BAFTA Television Craft Special Award was presented to Simone Pennant MBE for her outstanding contribution to the industry and her tireless work in championing diversity within the media landscape.
Key Winners in Major Categories:
- Best Writing (Drama): Slow Horses โ The spy thriller continues to set the gold standard for television writing.
- Special, Visual & Graphic Effects: Andor โ The Star Wars universe series was recognized for its peerless visual and graphic execution.
- Make-Up & Hair Design: Amadeus โ The period drama captivated judges with its meticulous attention to historical detail.
- Best Director (Fiction): Stephen Graham for the drama Adolescence.
- Best Scripted Casting: The series Reunion.
The 2026 awards further underscore the industry trend toward profound documentary research and high-budget streaming projects, which have now achieved a level of production quality on par with major feature films.
Source: Deadline
